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Pauline Kerr

Local Journalism Initiative Reporter

Pauline Kerr is a Local Journalism Initiative Reporter with the Walkerton Herald-Times. The Local Journalism Initiative is funded by the Government of Canada.

Western wardens seek funding equality for small, rural municipalities

Pauline Kerr August 29, 2024Local News, News, Rural, Walkerton Herald-Times

BRUCE COUNTY – Bruce County council heard a presentation on Aug. 15 by Kate Burns Gallagher,…

Brad Wilken Memorial Poker Run and Car Show a success

Pauline Kerr August 29, 2024Local News, Walkerton Herald-Times

CARGILL – The third annual Brad Wilken Memorial Poker Run and Car Show on Saturday, Aug. 24, at…

Brockton council hears presentation, report on Development Charges background study

Pauline Kerr August 29, 2024News, Walkerton Herald-Times

BROCKTON – Lisa Courtney, senior planner with B. M. Ross, presented the Development Charges…

Emergency shelter situation in Bruce County ‘unsustainable’

Pauline Kerr August 22, 2024News, Walkerton Herald-Times

Deputy Warden Luke Charbonneau (Saugeen Shores) noted that council has discussed the numbers for nights of emergency shelter provided on behalf of the county from time to time, but said this is the first time staff has described it in a report as having “reached unsustainable levels.”

Pigstock a great success with 88 teams registered

Pauline Kerr August 22, 2024Local News, Sports, Walkerton Herald-Times

WALKERTON – What a weekend! Pigstock – the Dirt Pigs’ invitational slo-pitch tournament ran…

Legend Landscape makes the move to East Ridge, Walkerton

Pauline Kerr August 22, 2024Business, News, Walkerton Herald-Times

WALKERTON – Jeff Roberts and his business, Legend Landscape, are among a number of local…

Kids heading back to school have everything but road safety on their minds

Pauline Kerr August 22, 2024Columns, Independent Plus, Listowel Banner, Opinion, Walkerton Herald-Times, Walkerton-Wingham-Listowel, Wingham Advance Times

The countdown is on! What seemed like an endless summer ahead only yesterday, has dwindled to mere days before school resumes.

Play Music on the Porch event comes to Brockton Aug. 31

Pauline Kerr August 22, 2024Arts & Entertainment, News, Walkerton Herald-Times

Play Music on the Porch Day is Aug. 31, and Brockton’s Greg McLean is inviting everyone to join him, co-organizer Pat McNinch, and others at Market Garden Park – or their own porch – to celebrate.

Pigstock a great success with 88 teams registered

Pauline Kerr August 22, 2024Sports, Walkerton Herald-Times

What a weekend! Pigstock – the Dirt Pigs’ invitational slo-pitch tournament ran Aug. 15-18, and despite some weather-related challenges, was a tremendous success.

Doug Kennedy leaves legacy of integrity and kindness

Pauline Kerr August 22, 2024Listowel Banner, Local News, Sports, Walkerton Herald-Times, Walkerton-Wingham-Listowel, Wingham Advance Times

The sports community across the province has lost a dedicated and hard-working friend. But Doug Kennedy was so much more than that. 

Brockton to fill council vacancy

Pauline Kerr August 22, 2024News, Walkerton Herald-Times

It’s official. The council position left vacant when Coun. Kym Hutcheon accepted the position of deputy mayor, will be filled through an application process.

Good news for area coming from AMO conference: Peabody

Pauline Kerr August 22, 2024News, Walkerton Herald-Times

Bruce County Warden and Brockton Mayor, Chris Peabody has been attending the 2024 Association of Municipalities of Ontario (AMO) conference in Ottawa.

Elora Meats presents donations to two local groups

Pauline Kerr August 15, 2024Local News, Walkerton Herald-Times

To access this post, you must purchase Digital Subscription - Monthly or Digital…

‘Share the Road’ signage aimed at enhancing safety for local residents, agricultural users and visitors

Pauline Kerr August 15, 2024Local News, Walkerton Herald-Times

If Chris Cossitt, president of the Bruce County Federation of Agriculture, could say one thing to people using local roads, it would be, “Patience!”

Helping the people who need help the most

Pauline Kerr August 15, 2024Local News, Walkerton Herald-Times

Dr. Ian Arra, medical officer of health, made a presentation to the Grey-Bruce board of health at the July 26 meeting on the Supportive Outreach Services program – SOS.

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Over 50 attend No Tyrants protest co-organized by Kincardine man

Contributed photos The No Tyrants protest, aimed at highlighting autocratic activities, specifically those in the United States, that was held in Owen Sound late last month brought over 50 protestors to Owen Sound’s city hall. Co-organizer Kevin Larson was very happy with the turnout, especially compared to another political protest around the same time.

Denny Scott dscott@midwesternnewspapers.com OWEN SOUND – A local rally aimed at refuting the…

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Property, violent, drug crime down in April

Perth County OPP and community representatives heard the statistics on crime for the area, highlighting a successful property raid in North Perth to seize stolen property and how many offenders are being monitored locally. 

LDSS hosts Madill for final 2026 HPAA soccer match

LISTOWEL - The F.E. Madill senior girls' soccer team put two past the LDSS goaltender in the May 19 match in Listowel. The results of the last game of the season landed Wingham in second-place, and LDSS in seventh.

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Water festival draws hundreds of students to Chesley for 25th anniversary

CHESLEY - More than 1,200 students from across Grey and Bruce counties gathered in Chesley for the 25th annual Grey Bruce Children’s Water Festival, a three-day event focused on water education, conservation and hands-on learning.

Bluewater board recognizes student senators, welcomes incoming representatives at May meeting

CHESLEY - Students from across the Bluewater District School Board (BWDSB) were recognized for their leadership and contributions during a May 19 board meeting, as trustees and staff also welcomed incoming student senators set to begin their roles this fall.

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Fallout from Bill 124 not over yet – OPSEU Local 235 members on strike

HANOVER - On a cold, rainy Saturday, May 23, striking members of the Ontario Public Service Employees Union (OPSEU) Local 235 – Community Living employees – picketed in Hanover on 10th Street, to draw attention to the fact they have yet to see compensation for what was taken from them with Bill 124.

Multi-year capacity funding agreement advances community readiness for proposed Bruce C project

WALKERTON - On May 21, Bruce County and Bruce Power executed a four-year, $2 million capacity funding agreement.

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Locally-made documentary chronicles storied career of artist and the generational impact made through colour

Outside of Wingham, Cory Bilyea sits across her dining room table, face lighting up when asked about when, decades earlier, her earthwalk crossed paths with Michael “Cy” Cywink.

In Photos: F E Madill girls softball

  The F. E. Madill Secondary School girls slow-pitch team hosted a multi-school regional…

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Editorial

Government decisions need to be reviewed with rural lens

Federal and provincial governments are forgetting how important rural and agricultural communities are to the country.

Do they really not make things like they used to?

Just so nobody gets the idea that I’m some kind of curmudgeon in a dark room hunched over my…

This is what you get when you vote for a party instead of a person

Sarnia-Lambton-Bkejwanong MP Marilyn Gladu could be facing a (likely doomed to fail) legal challenge from the very people she represents.

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Fallout from Bill 124 not over yet – OPSEU Local 235 members on strike

By Pauline Kerr

HANOVER - On a cold, rainy Saturday, May 23, striking members of the Ontario Public Service Employees Union (OPSEU) Local 235 – Community Living employees – picketed in Hanover on 10th Street, to draw attention to the fact they have yet to see compensation for what was taken from them with Bill 124.

Multi-year capacity funding agreement advances community readiness for proposed Bruce C project

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WALKERTON - On May 21, Bruce County and Bruce Power executed a four-year, $2 million capacity funding agreement.

Property, violent, drug crime down in April

By Rachel Hammermueller

Perth County OPP and community representatives heard the statistics on crime for the area, highlighting a successful property raid in North Perth to seize stolen property and how many offenders are being monitored locally. 

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